Thornton, Colorado vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 42.3% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,733 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Monterey
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Thornton, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  69.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower